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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Japan

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNJPYEURUSD

United States vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.55 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.52 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 18.05 PLN (5.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Japan.

26.52 PLN
18.05 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.02 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 8.6 PLN (2.4 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Japan.

9.02 PLN
8.60 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 71.37 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 74.29 PLN (20.76 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in the United States.

71.37 PLN
74.29 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 64.42 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 27.44 PLN (7.67 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Japan.

64.42 PLN
27.44 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 57.55 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 26.74 PLN (7.47 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Japan.

57.55 PLN
26.74 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 13.72 PLN (3.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Japan.

68.00 PLN
13.72 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.95 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 6.96 PLN (1.94 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Japan.

11.95 PLN
6.96 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 25.73 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 7.97 PLN (2.23 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 69% lower in Japan.

25.73 PLN
7.97 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.64 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 9.41 PLN (2.63 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31% lower in Japan.

13.64 PLN
9.41 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 89.44 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 41.41 PLN (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Japan.

89.44 PLN
41.41 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.52 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 4.81 PLN (1.34 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Japan.

10.52 PLN
4.81 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 17.93 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 5.22 PLN (1.46 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Japan.

17.93 PLN
5.22 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 61.42 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 56.85 PLN (15.88 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Japan.

61.42 PLN
56.85 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.69 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 5.26 PLN (1.47 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in Japan.

5.69 PLN
5.26 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.35 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 11.24 PLN (3.14 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Japan.

14.35 PLN
11.24 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.47 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 19.98 PLN (5.58 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Japan.

20.47 PLN
19.98 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.39 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 10.98 PLN (3.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 18% lower in Japan.

13.39 PLN
10.98 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.6 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 17.98 PLN (5.02 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Japan.

29.60 PLN
17.98 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.14 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 45.74 PLN (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

32.14 PLN
45.74 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.8 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 19.96 PLN (5.58 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Japan.

22.80 PLN
19.96 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.91 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 3 PLN (0.84 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Japan.

8.91 PLN
3.00 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.92 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 20.97 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 11.97 PLN (3.35 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Japan.

20.97 PLN
11.97 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.81 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 4.16 PLN (1.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Japan.

11.81 PLN
4.16 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.63 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 13.72 PLN (3.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Japan.

28.63 PLN
13.72 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 42.95 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 18.29 PLN (5.11 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Japan.

42.95 PLN
18.29 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.95 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 18.29 PLN (5.11 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Japan.

42.95 PLN
18.29 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 501.07 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 160.06 PLN (44.72 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Japan.

501.07 PLN
160.06 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.06 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 27.44 PLN (7.67 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Japan.

93.06 PLN
27.44 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.13 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 2.95 PLN (0.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Japan.

9.13 PLN
2.95 PLN

Fuel

PLNJPYEURUSD

United States vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.19 times less for fuel in the United States than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.53 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 3.82 PLN (1.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in the United States.

3.53 PLN
3.82 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.32 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.31 PLN (1.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 23% lower in the United States.

3.32 PLN
4.31 PLN

Transportation

PLNJPYEURUSD

United States vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.8 times more for transportation in the United States than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 472.43 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 251.52 PLN (70.28 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Japan.

472.43 PLN
251.52 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.38 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 5.03 PLN (1.41 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Japan.

10.38 PLN
5.03 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 150.32 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 86.65 PLN (24.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Japan.

150.32 PLN
86.65 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.77 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 11.43 PLN (3.19 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32% lower in the United States.

7.77 PLN
11.43 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.86 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 11.43 PLN (3.19 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36% lower in Japan.

17.86 PLN
11.43 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNJPYEURUSD

United States vs. Japan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 71.58 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 44.59 PLN (12.46 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Japan.

71.58 PLN
44.59 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 564.67 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 228.75 PLN (63.91 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Japan.

564.67 PLN
228.75 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 232.64 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 70.15 PLN (19.6 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Japan.

232.64 PLN
70.15 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNJPYEURUSD

United States vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.95 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Japan.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 14523 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 3683 PLN (1028.92 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Japan.

14 523 PLN
3 683 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 9102 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1990 PLN (555.97 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Japan.

9 102 PLN
1 990 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 29425 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 8105 PLN (2264.54 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Japan.

29 425 PLN
8 105 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 18706 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 4376 PLN (1222.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Japan.

18 706 PLN
4 376 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNJPYEURUSD

United States vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.96 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Japan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 62115 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 36183 PLN (10109.76 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Japan.

62 115 PLN
36 183 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 43579 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 17859 PLN (4989.92 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59% lower in Japan.

43 579 PLN
17 859 PLN

Salary

PLNJPYEURUSD

United States vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.14 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18415 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 8590 PLN (2400.18 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 53.4% lower in Japan.

18 415 PLN
8 590 PLN

Hotels

PLNJPYEURUSD

United States vs. Japan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

371 PLN
377 PLN

Two stars

524 PLN
550 PLN

Three stars

699 PLN
783 PLN

Four stars

903 PLN
1 253 PLN

Five stars

2 151 PLN
3 133 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Japan: 17 cities, 1002 hotels

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